The benefits of okra are what makes it the Lady of many tables, where okra is also known as the girl's fingers( lady), Gumbo, bahendi and others, a plant that grows in the hot and tropical climate and produces edible green fruits, and has many and great benefits for health in general, as some researchers have argued that okra can help control diabetes diseases, which depends on the nature of.
The ten benefits of okra
1. Okra has a low calorie content that does not exceed 30 calories in 100g, it is often eaten as part of weight loss reggae, and okra does not contain saturated fat or cholesterol.
2. Helps stabilize blood sugar levels by slowing its absorption by the intestine, and contains a lot of dietary fiber that acts as a natural laxative that helps to get rid of constipation
3. Okra is rich in mucilage, a thick, sticky substance that supplies oil to the large intestine and helps it in the process of excretion
4. Okra fibers also benefit beneficial digestive bacteria (probiotics), help maintain the pH balance of the digestive system, and take positive steps to improve overall health.
5. Okra is rich in vitamin A and antioxidants, such as beta-carotene, lutein and xanthine which together with vitamin A help maintain good eyesight and keep the skin fresh and healthy.
6. Okra has been shown to be related to the Prevention of eye water, protection from the appearance of spots and pimples
7. Due to the abundance of fiber and its antioxidants, okra is associated with protection from cancer, especially colorectal cancer.
8. Okra is a rich source of vitamin C that boosts the body's immunity, especially in terms of protection against cough and cold, and since this vitamin is an anti-inflammatory, okra can be useful in relieving asthma symptoms, and within its natural remedies.
9. Okra contains folate
100g of okra provides about 22% of the required daily amount of folate ( folic acid), which is especially important in early pregnancy and helps protect against birth defects.
Folate-rich foods can help clean the lungs, and are a good source of minerals including iron, calcium, magnesium and manganese.
10. Containing okra on vitamin K is important for bone health, and plays a key role in blood clotting.